Minister Alahapperuma: overstates forex earnings of Sri Lanka that can be credited to workforces dominated by women.
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The largest foreign exchange earners contributing USD 7 billion to the economy of this country are the women of our country who perform drudgery in the Middle East. Number two is the apparel industry. USD 5.6 billion. In whose hands is it? In our sisters' hands. Number three, the tea economy...
Mawbima | March 8, 2021
Posted on: 7 May, 2021
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MP Nalinda Jayathissa: Right about the economic contribution of tea and rubber
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The tea industry adds $1.5 billion to the economy of this country and the rubber industry adds $0.8 billion.
Mawbima | February 4, 2019
Posted on: 6 March, 2019
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